“When gutters go rogue and rain on your parade 🌧️😒 Don’t let your home suffer the same fate! Make sure your gutters have downspouts and end caps to keep them in line!
Downspouts are an essential component of any gutter system as they allow rainwater to flow through the gutters and be carried away from the building foundation. They typically connect to the bottom of the gutter at one end and extend vertically downwards to the ground, where they terminate into splash.. read more →
The Importance of Installing House Wrap on a New Construction House and the Importance of having it Inspected.
Section 1: Introduction When building a new house, there are several essential steps to ensure the property is adequately protected against the elements. One essential piece of this puzzle is installing a house wrap. A house wrap is a protective layer that is applied to the exterior of a building.. read more →
Welcome to the ⚒️ wild west of home improvement. Where there’s no barrier between us and disaster!
The other day I was on my way to another inspection and saw this being done. Vinyl siding should not be installed over OSB or another sheathing materials unless you have a barrier installed. Here these guys no doubt know that they should or are cutting corners. Vinyl siding is.. read more →
Just Because Someone Said It Was Repaired Doesn’t Mean The Repair Is Right! Have Us Do Your Inspection!
Section 1: Introduction As a homeowner, you want to ensure that your property is safe and secure for you and your family. However, just because someone has said that a repair has been done, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it has been done correctly. In this blog post, we will.. read more →
Termite damage is no joke – this home inspection revealed serious termite damage! 🐜🐛 Be sure to do a thorough inspection before committing to buying any home. 🧐
Recently, the client was informed of suspected termite signs during a house inspection. Despite the fact that we are not a pest management organization, we are aware that some symptoms warrant further investigation. There was significant damage discovered. Termite damage can be a costly, destructive and dangerous problem for any.. read more →
Damaged Roof? Unbiased Assessment?
Some roofing companies may have a financial gain in informing you that you need major work, while others may not. It is important to research the company before you hire them to ensure that they are reputable and trustworthy. Additionally, it would be wise to get a second opinion from.. read more →
Detecting, preventing and repairing wood decay: 🔍✂️🛠 Make sure weatherstripping and weather pads are in good condition to keep moisture away from your wood rot! ☁️☔
As a home inspector with 23 years of experience, I have seen many cases of wood rot at door jambs due to poor or no weather stripping. Even in new construction, the weather pads are almost always missing. Wood rot is a common problem that can occur in homes and.. read more →
Roofs and proper installation
Installing a roof is one of the most important things you can do for your home. You not only have to consider how well it’s going to be weatherproof, but also if there are any leaks or other problems with this major investment in materials that will last 20-30 years.. read more →
Moisture Intrusion isn’t just about roofing.
Moisture intrusion is always a concern for any homeowner and here is an example of one problem I find in older homes. Someone had a new roof installed but never installed drip edge, and the siding has pulled away from the roof which now is allowing moisture intrusion issues for the.. read more →
Experience can’t have a price on it.
In this attic, I found a serious issue concerning the improper installation of step flashing at the sidewall. Here the step flashing is installed on the wrong side of the wall sheathing and therefore wood rot is the result. I can’t express the importance of viewing issues such as this.. read more →
